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1828 Small Wide Date

Large Cents · Coronet Head Large Cents · 1816–1839
Regular
Weight10.89 g
Diameter28.5 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 2,260,624 Combined mintage for all 1828 varieties
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition100% Copper
DesignerRobert Scot / Christian Gobrecht
Collector's Key IDCK-205

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The 1828 Small Wide Date uses more compact numeral punches with wider spacing between the digits. The contrast with the Large Narrow Date is visible when the two are compared side by side: shorter, more spread-out digits versus taller, more closely grouped ones. The variety is collected as a separate die marriage within the 1828 date.

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Reference data only — not an appraisal.

GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G) $28 $32
VG-8 Very Good (VG) $40 $46
F-12 Fine (F) $65 $75
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) $145 $167
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $325 $375
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) $650 $750
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS) $1,820 $2,100
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS) $4,040 $4,275
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 1828 Small Wide Date Coronet Head Large Cent worth?
In Good condition it runs about $28–$32, rising to roughly $1,820–$2,100 in Uncirculated. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 1828 Small Wide Date Coronet Head Large Cents were minted?
2,260,624 were struck (Combined mintage for all 1828 varieties).
What is a 1828 Small Wide Date Coronet Head Large Cent made of?
100% Copper, weighing 10.89 g.
What is the melt value of a 1828 Small Wide Date Coronet Head Large Cent?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1828 Small Wide Date Coronet Head Large Cent a key date?
It's a more common date overall, though scarcer die varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.